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Bladder Leaks and what you can do about them

  Bladder Leaks & What You Can Do About It  The holiday season often brings together extended family- and, well, it also means that incontinence jokes tend to join the festivities as well! In case you haven’t heard, many mothers of the world have unwittingly joined a secret pelvic floor dysfunction club, often courtesy of childbirth. I was admitted seven years ago, even though I don't personally experience bladder leaks. Apparently, membership is assumed for us all .  This secret club is where the moms, aunts, older cousins  and grandmothers make private jokes and eye rolls about leaks, “oops moments” and not being able to jump on trampolines. Glamorous, right? And occasionally the whole family joins in on the joke whenever cousin Johnny breaks out his comedy routine and mom has to make a sprint to the bathroom.    Why is this happening, you ask? First, a bit of science.  Bladder leaks, medically known as urinary incontinence, affect mill...
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Benefits of Working Out During Pregnancy

As you know, working out during pregnancy can offer a variety of benefits for both you and your baby.  But it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the pregnancy fitness "rules" and recommendations out there.  Not to mention, if you aren't feeling well, it's hard to find the motivation to get started. 
 
Here are a few key benefits of prenatal exercise to remind you why moving your body through the next few months is so good:
  • Improved cardiovascular health: Regular exercise can help to improve the mother's cardiovascular health, which can in turn provide a healthier environment for the baby. This can include lower blood pressure and reduced risk of gestational diabetes.
  • Increased energy: Prenatal exercise can help to increase the mother's energy levels, allowing her to more easily handle the physical demands of pregnancy. This can also help to reduce feelings of fatigue and improve overall mood.
  • Reduced stress: Exercise has been shown to reduce stress and improve overall mental health, which can be especially important during pregnancy. This can also help to reduce the risk of developing postpartum depression.
  • Better sleep: Regular exercise can help to improve sleep quality, which can be especially beneficial during pregnancy when sleep can be disrupted by discomfort and other pregnancy-related symptoms.
  • Preparing for labor and delivery: Prenatal exercise can help to prepare the body for the physical demands of labor and delivery. This can include building strength and endurance in the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
  • Faster postpartum recovery: Regular exercise during pregnancy can help to improve overall fitness, which can lead to a faster postpartum recovery.
Working out during pregnancy can offer a wide range of benefits. And they aren't just for you and the bub!   Because of epigentics, they will effect the health outcomes for you, your child and grandchildren for generations to come!  (Check out this cool blog post by Fit For Birth!) 
 
At Transformation Nation, we understand that "one size fits all" workouts just won't cut it during pregnancy. That's why we've developed a customized approach to prenatal fitness that's tailored to your individual needs and goals. And with low-impact exercises that won't overheat your body, you can stay safe and healthy throughout your pregnancy.

So don't let pregnancy slow you down - join Transformation Nation today and experience the benefits of customized prenatal fitness for yourself!

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